SAN ISIDRO FESTIVAL AT PADRE COLOMA SCHOOL

Chulapos y chulapas.

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One of the most celebrated holidays of Madrid is held on May 15, the Feast Day of San Isidro who is the

city's patron saint.

CHOTIS DANCE

Couples dressed in typical costumes of chulapos of Madrid dance the CHOTIS.

ORGANILLO

The chotis follows the rhythm set by the organillo.

PARPUSA

Chulapos wear a checked black and white hat with a vest that goes together.

CARNATION

Chulapas wear a Manila shawl with a carnation on top of it.

ROSQUILLAS DE SAN ISIDRO

Typical ring shaped pastries known as tontas, or 'silly ones' (without icing), listas, or 'clever ones' (with a layer of lemon icing), and de Santa Clara (with a dusting of icing sugar).

LA PRADERA DE SAN ISIDRO

La Pradera de San Isidro by Francisco de Goya.

Many families spread their tablecloths out over the grass to picnic on the meadow on this day.